No Prep Sub Plans: STEM Design Series Human Body: Respiratory System

No Prep Sub Plans: Human Body Systems – Respiratory System
Research + Project | Create a Labeled Infographic | Grades 5–8
Make teaching the respiratory system simple, engaging, and meaningful with this print-and-go STEM lesson! Students explore how the body takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide while creating a labeled infographic that visually explains how the system works.
This resource is perfect for sub plans, independent learning, or collaborative group work—no prep required!

What’s Included
- ✅ Teacher Directions (clear, structured, and easy to follow)
- ✅ Student Infographic Template (Color & Black & White)
- ✅ Student Research questions
- ✅ Free websites and links

What Students Will Do
- Research key components of the respiratory system
- Trace the path of air through the body
- Explain gas exchange in the alveoli (O₂ in / CO₂ out)
- Identify main organs and structures
- Describe how the system connects to the circulatory system
- Design a clear, labeled infographic
- Add a fun fact or surprising statistic
- Present and explain their learning

Skills & Learning Focus
- Scientific understanding of body systems
- Visual communication and infographic design
- Research and note-taking
- Collaboration and presentation skills
- Making connections between body systems
Perfect For
- Sub plans (No Prep, Print & Go!)
- STEM or science units on human body systems
- Early finishers or enrichment
- Small group or whole-class activities
- Project-based learning (PBL)
Why Teachers Love It
- Clean, structured layout = easy for students to follow
- Engaging task that promotes deep understanding
- Minimal prep, maximum impact
- Consistent format across the Human Body Systems series

Series Note
This lesson is part of the STEM Design Series: Human Body Systems, designed to help students explore each system through research + creative design tasks.